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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 2, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation – National School Library Month, April 2019 (Office of Teaching and Learning)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
April is designated as National School Library Month by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association.  The theme for this year is Everyone Belongs at Your School Library.  The American Association of School Librarians 2019 spokesperson and award winning author of Captain Underpants, Dav Pilkey, credits his library experience as a turning point in his struggle as a student with learning challenges.  The library represented a place where he could “read without judgement.”  That’s what our library media specialists do every day, provide a safe space for students to connect more personally to their own learning.

We recognize and celebrate School Library Media Specialists and their programs for inspiring students to read, think, and dream as they extend learning and explore special interests.  The adoption of this proclamation is an acknowledgement of the tremendous impact of Hillsborough County Library Media Specialists and the essential role that strong school library programs play in transforming learning and advancing our district vision to prepare students for life.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Develop a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Kimberly DeFusco, Supervisor, Library Media Services 6-12
John Milburn, Supervisor, Library Media Services K-5
Janet Spence   Deborah Cook
Instructional Leadership Director, Middle School Education
(813) 272-4862
  Chief Academic Officer
(813) 272-4221
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